I grew up on the East Coast and now live on the West one. I used to teach English (Lit. and Composition) in Nova Scotia, Vancouver, and for one year, in Germany, but I gave it all up to work in software. After almost a decade working on web-based software for schools & recreation agencies (Parks & Rec, community centres, etc.), I joined the team here at Chess.com in 2010. When I'm not playing chess or working, I like reading, surfing the web, all kinds of music, hiking (mostly urban) and playing with my eight-year-old son. I'm addicted to caffeine. I refuse to acknowledge the existence of the last three Star Wars movies. I'm a Virgo and a Monkey. I'm a vegetarian & a slow-cooker enthusiast. I love John Cusack movies, sushi, and orange-vanilla floats. I like to run! .

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